Special day to celebrate services (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Special day to celebrate services

7:55am Tuesday 15th March 2011 in Ex-Service Notes By Craig Mitchell

Details of some of the events planned for this year's Armed Forces Day are now available on the event’s website.

The aim of Armed Forces Day (now in its third year) is to boost public support and appreciation of all those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces.

It provides the public an opportunity to recognise the contribution that the Armed Forces have made and continue to make to the nation, and for the Armed Forces and veterans to know that they are valued and respected The city of Edinburgh has been chosen to host the 2011 national event and, as with previous years, this will be complemented by a variety of community-led events in towns and cities across the UK. The day itself is Saturday, June 25.

Details of events planned in Edinburgh and elsewhere, as well as how you can show your support, is available on the Armed Forces Day website.

These will include the flying of a special flag from official buildings, the chance for reservisits to wear their uniforms to work and the wearing of a special veterans badge on Wednesday, June 22.

As in past years, Bradford will hold its own Armed Forces Day this year it will be held on Saturday, June 25 (instead of the Sunday) and will include the usual Drumhead Service at 11.00 hours and will also comprise displays and acts on a stage in Centenary Square.

Full details will be published nearer the day.

DIARY DATES Today: The Royal Marines Association meets at 19.30 hours at West Bowling WMC, Dovesdale Road. The Royal Naval Association meets at 20.00 hours at Feversham Street Sea Cadets HQ. The Prince of Wales Own Association meets at 19.30 hours at Bradford Moor Conservative Club.

Wednesday: The Coldstream Guards Association meets at 19.30 hours at Northcliffe Golf Club, Saltaire. The Green Howards Association meets at 13.30 hours at Headingley Club. The Keighley branch of the Royal British Legion meets at 19.30 hours at Holingsroyd House, Lord Street.